“True” silkies or silky mixes

[Nitralw]

Aye they really don't look like bantams to me either, hopefully you'll be able to get a better idea as they grow! A lot of chicks that will end up black as adults are that color, those little cuties kind of remind me of black australorps or black jersey giant chicks. I don't have enough experience with anything but silkies to be able to guess very well though!

We have 6 actual silkies that are about 4 weeks older than these guys and the little blonde baby that’s with these two, so once these started growing I was like ... hmm lol they’re a little different haha I have absolutely no knowledge of any other chicken breeds either so I better get to researching. Thank you! I will look those two up

 

[Nitralw]

I see no Silkie traits in those chicks. They look like black Australorp chicks.
Only the blond one in the brooder is a Silkie as I can see.

The blonde one is named Tiny. I know he/she’s all silky. Wasn’t sure about these two though. I don’t know anything about black australorps but I will look that up. thank you!

 

[MysteryChicken]

The blonde one is named Tiny. I know he/she’s all silky. Wasn’t sure about these two though. I don’t know anything about black australorps but I will look that up. thank you!

You're Welcome.
Australorps are a great breed.

 

[Nitralw]

You're Welcome.
Australorps are a great breed.

After looking them up I definitely think that’s what they are. The chicks are pretty identical to what I saw when I did a quick search. Definitely not bantam chicks LOL

 

[LynnaePB]

I've just got silkies now but I really liked having a mixed flock in the past. I love the difference in personalities and appearance!

One of the very first chickens I had as a kid was a black australorp named penguin, she was such a sweetie and a good layer too.

 

[Nitralw]

I've just got silkies now but I really liked having a mixed flock in the past. I love the difference in personalities and appearance!

One of the very first chickens I had as a kid was a black australorp named penguin, she was such a sweetie and a good layer too.

We originally thought we had 9 silkies but now clearly have 7 silkies and 2 australorps. They seem like great chickens from everything I’ve read, I’m glad they somehow got mixed in. Lol I wonder how many other australorps got accidentally sold as silkies! Lol either way they’re adorable!! These two are named Coco and Moose courtesy of my kids

 

[LynnaePB]

We originally thought we had 9 silkies but now clearly have 7 silkies and 2 australorps. They seem like great chickens from everything I’ve read, I’m glad they somehow got mixed in. Lol I wonder how many other australorps got accidentally sold as silkies! Lol either way they’re adorable!! These two are named Coco and Moose courtesy of my kids

Aww what cute names for them!

I can't help but look at the chicks every time we go to the tractor supply around here during chick days. I've seen a decent amount of mislabeling or mixing up going on so I bet it's a pretty common occurrence to get something other than what you thought you were getting at some feed stores.

 

[Nitralw]

Aww what cute names for them!

I can't help but look at the chicks every time we go to the tractor supply around here during chick days. I've seen a decent amount of mislabeling or mixing up going on so I bet it's a pretty common occurrence to get something other than what you thought you were getting at some feed stores.

Oh definitely we got 6 white Silkies the first go around and wanted some variation in color so we decided to wait until more came in to buy a couple more. I saw the black ones in the silkie brooder and I was like oh cool I’ll take these! Then I saw the little blonde baby and decided to take that one too I’ve been reading on australorps and I’m pretty excited now though!! Lol

 

[Happy Henny]

I have two chicks that are growing at a rate of almost double they’re other brooder mate. Their feathers also aren’t as fluffy and instead of five toes they have four. I know they can still be true silkies with only four toes. It doesn’t matter either way, just curious to what everyone’s best guess is

They don't look like they are silkies or silkie mixes... They look to be maybe a maran/barred rock. They are very cute though!

 

[Nitralw]

They don't look like they are silkies or silkie mixes... They look to be maybe a maran/barred rock. They are very cute though!

We have decided they were a case of mistaken identity at the feed store lol but they’re more than welcome with our silkie crew. Thank you! I will look those breeds up as well